Octopus Tree

Pecan

About Octopus Tree and Pecan

Octopus Tree

Pecan

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Origin

Melanesia, Australia

Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico

Types

Umbrella plant Amate

Elliot Pecan, Gafford Pecan

Number of Varieties

10008

0 40000

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Habitat

gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods

Loamy soils, Moist woods, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-155-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-9

9-1

Sunset Zone

H1, H2, 23, 24

2b, 3a, 3b, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm2,130.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm1,220.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Red, Pink

Yellow, Green

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Red, Purple

Tan, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Light Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Light Green

Yellow

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Purple

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Pinnate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Fast

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall

Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Soil Compaction

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Transplanting

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally

Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove dead branches

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Apply 10-10-10 amount, Nitrogen, Zinc fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Crown rot, Leaf curl, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Snails, Squirrels

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Heat Tolerance, Humidity, Shade areas, Soil Compaction

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Insignificant

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Coarse

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Birds, Deers, Squirrels

Allergy

Dermititis

Rhinitis, Sinuses

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Showy Purposes

Cottage Garden

Beauty Benefits

Hair Conditioner, Making cosmetics, Reduce Bruises

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain

Alzheimer’s Disease, Antidepressant, Anti-oxidant, Appetite enhancer, Cardiovascular problems, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Gallbladder Diseases, Gout, Strengthen gums, tuberculosis

Part of Plant Used

Root

Bark, Fruits

Other Uses

Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes

Air freshner, Application in Furniture, used for making charcoal, Used in making musical instruments, Used in paper industry

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical

Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SCHEFFLERA actinophylla

CARYA illinoinensis

Common Name

Octopus Tree

Papershell Pecan, Pecan

In Hindi

ऑक्टोपस पेड़

पेकॉन

In German

Octopus tree

Pekannuss

In French

arbre Octopus

Pacanier

In Spanish

árbol pulpo

Carya illinoinensis

In Greek

χταπόδι δέντρο

Pecan

In Portuguese

Octopus árvore

Nogueira-pecã

In Polish

Ośmiornica drzewo

Orzesznik jadalny

In Latin

polypus ligno

Pecan

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Apiales

Juglandales

Family

Araliaceae

Juglandaceae

Genus

Schefflera

Carya Nutt.

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Juglandeae

Subfamily

Aralioideae

Juglandoideae

Number of Species

1519

1 27800

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Properties of Octopus Tree and Pecan

Wondering what are the properties of Octopus Tree and Pecan? We provide you with everything About Octopus Tree and Pecan. Octopus Tree doesn't have thorns and Pecan doesn't have thorns. Also Octopus Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Octopus Tree has allergic reactions like Dermititis and Pecan has allergic reactions like Dermititis. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Octopus Tree and Pecan and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Octopus Tree and Pecan

Season and care of Octopus Tree and Pecan is important to know. While considering everything about Octopus Tree and Pecan Care, growing season is an essential factor. Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pecan season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand and for Pecan is Loam while the PH of soil for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pecan is Acidic, Neutral.

Octopus Tree and Pecan Physical Information

Octopus Tree and Pecan physical information is very important for comparison. Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Pecan height is 2,130.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Octopus Tree and Pecan are as follows:

Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Pecan flower color: Yellow and Green
Pecan leaf color: Green

Care of Octopus Tree and Pecan

Care of Octopus Tree and Pecan include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Octopus Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Pecan pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth and Remove dead branches. In summer Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pecan needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.